To establish the Social Security Administration as an independent agency, which shall be headed by a Social Security Board, and which shall be responsible for the administration of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program under title II of the Social Security Act and the supplemental security income program under title XVI of such Act.
Social Security Reorganization Act of 1991 - Title I: Establishment of the Social Security Administration - Amends title VII (Administration) of the Social Security Act to establish the Social Security Administration as an independent executive agency to be governed by a Social Security Board. Provides that it shall be the duty of the Board to administer the Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income program under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. Transfers to the Board all functions carried out by the Secretary of Health and Human Services pertaining to such programs.
Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions And Conforming Amendments - Sets forth a contributor and beneficiary bill of rights. Makes conforming amendments to titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act.
Requires the Board to report to the Congress within 120 days after the beginning of each regular session on its administration under the Social Security Act.
Requires the Secretary to study and make recommendations on the most effective methods of providing economic security and on the administrative policy for the programs.
Sets forth rules of construction.
Title III: Effective Dates and Transitional Rules - Sets forth effective dates and transitional rules.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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